MotoGP, Sportrik Media - Marco Bezzecchi and Aprilia Racing have emerged as the biggest gainers in the opening three rounds of the 2026 MotoGP season, while Alex Marquez and Ducati Corse have recorded the most significant decline compared to last year.
Bezzecchi has collected 81 points from the opening races in Buriram, Brazil, and COTA, marking a gain of 57 points compared to the same stage in 2025. His consistency has positioned him as an early title contender, despite losing potential points due to sprint race crashes.
In contrast, Alex Marquez has suffered a dramatic drop, scoring just 28 points so far—down 59 points from the 87 that placed him at the top of the standings at the same stage last season. This represents the largest decline across the grid and highlights a shift in Ducati’s competitive balance.
Team-mate Francesco Bagnaia has also seen a significant drop of 50 points, while reigning champion Marc Marquez is down 41 points. Both riders have faced a combination of technical setbacks and race incidents affecting consistency.
Meanwhile, Pedro Acosta of KTM has delivered one of the most notable improvements, increasing his tally from 16 to 60 points and placing himself firmly in the top three of the standings.
The rider comparison after three rounds is as follows:
MotoGP Riders’ Standings (2026 vs 2025 Comparison)
| Pos | Rider | Year | Bike | Points | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Marco Bezzecchi | 2026 | Aprilia | 81 | +57 |
| 4 | Jorge Martin | 2026 | Aprilia | 77 | N/A |
| 6 | Pedro Acosta | 2026 | KTM | 60 | +44 |
| 9 | Marc Marquez | 2026 | Ducati | 45 | -41 |
| 11 | Raul Fernandez | 2026 | Aprilia | 40 | +35 |
| 12 | Ai Ogura | 2026 | Aprilia | 37 | +12 |
| 13 | Alex Marquez | 2026 | Ducati | 28 | -59 |
| 14 | Francesco Bagnaia | 2026 | Ducati | 25 | -50 |
| 18 | Luca Marini | 2026 | Honda | 23 | +3 |
| 19 | Enea Bastianini | 2026 | KTM | 22 | +6 |
| 24 | Franco Morbidelli | 2026 | Ducati | 14 | -41 |
| 28 | Fermin Aldeguer | 2026 | Ducati | 13 | +10 |
| 28 | Johann Zarco | 2026 | Honda | 13 | -12 |
| 33 | Fabio Quartararo | 2026 | Yamaha | 6 | -10 |
| 36 | Alex Rins | 2026 | Yamaha | 3 | -7 |
| 36 | Joan Mir | 2026 | Honda | 3 | -7 |
| 43 | Jack Miller | 2026 | Yamaha | 0 | -19 |
From a constructors’ perspective, the balance of power has shifted notably. Aprilia has surged from 33 to 101 points, while Ducati has dropped sharply from 111 to 69 points.
MotoGP Constructors’ Standings (2026 vs 2025 Comparison)
| Pos | Manufacturer | Year | Points | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Aprilia | 2026 | 101 | +68 |
| 3 | Ducati | 2026 | 69 | -42 |
| 4 | KTM | 2026 | 65 | +31 |
| 8 | Honda | 2026 | 28 | -8 |
| 10 | Yamaha | 2026 | 9 | -19 |
The data underlines a significant competitive shift in MotoGP 2026, with Aprilia and KTM making substantial gains, while Ducati, Yamaha, and Honda have all experienced varying degrees of decline.
As the championship heads into the European phase, Aprilia’s early momentum places it in a strong position. Meanwhile, Ducati faces mounting pressure to address its performance deficit and re-establish itself as a front-running force in the upcoming rounds.
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